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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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CAREERTIP: Career development must be priortized

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Senior Construction Professional, Siphiwe Mazibuko provides his hardhatCAREERTIP on overcoming challenges related to political connections. He emphasizes career development for aspiring hardhatPROFESSIONALS, differentiating them from those reliant on political influence. By focusing on personal growth and continuous learning, professionals can advance their careers and transform the industry

 
The South African construction sector is grappling with the undue political sway exercised by well-connected individuals and the formidable influence of the construction mafia. This concerning dynamic adversely affects the career trajectories of young professionals, who are deprived of ample opportunities to acquire the foundational knowledge of the industry.

To mitigate this pressing issue, we, as seasoned professionals within the industry, must establish a mentorship platform that is accessible to all, irrespective of their employment status in politically connected companies. The vision is to rectify the current state of affairs and foster an industry that attracts and retains talented professionals.

Young professionals in the construction and built environment sectors can navigate these challenging circumstances without compromising their moral principles. They should prioritize their career development, set clear objectives, and seek guidance from experienced senior professionals who can serve as mentors.

As senior professionals, we must identify effective strategies to adapt to these situations without compromising our values or integrity. By doing so, we can pave the way for our struggling young professionals and contribute to the growth and success of the industry.

Siphiwe Mazibuko is a Senior Contracts Manager with over 30 years experience.

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